The Shipbuilding & Sea Festival held in Dong-gu, Ulsan - the center of the nation’s shipbuilding industry - is one of the most popular summer celebrations in Korea. Dong-gu district is a quiet port area with a gorgeous natural scenery. It has an abundance of seafood thanks to Mother Nature. As one of the central hubs of modernization in Korea, the city has emerged to become one of the most well-known cities in the world shipbuilding industry. Celebrating rich marine life at the sea alongside Ulsan's famous shipbuilding crane Goliath, the festival is to be held at Ilsan Beach from July 22 to July 24. The festival is to set the stage for the city to make another leap to become a world leader in shipbuilding. Starting early in the summer, escape the heat at Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival, which is packed with cool fun and excitement. Filled with unique and colorful events, the festival satisfies all the five senses, and is perfect for couples, families and friends to make unforgettable summer memories.

The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is more like a carnival with exotic and original rafts in competition. The winner takes home a cash prize, and many people, especially families and friends, participate in this one-of-a-kind summer experience. The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is a time for visitors to come together in the spirit of tradition and decorate the waters of the Hwacheon River with creatively designed tradition watercraft. The festival also includes water sports and various other events, totaling approximately 40 different programs. Festival Guide: The jjokbae (raft) contest has no limitations on the size or design, as long as the raft can hold up to 5 persons. Participants can enter the contest online. The rafts must function manually only, and must be self-designed and manufactured by the participants who will also personally ride the raft during the festival. This year, festival programs include a farm-stay for families, picnics, fishing by hand, a water treasure hunt, water balloon games, water gun games, and more water-related events. Also, bicycle riding, hiking, canoeing, underwater soccer, and more events that are offered to provide maximum enjoyment to all visitors. There is also an Indian Cultural Village, which offers a chance to experience Indian culture, and rabbit farm experiences are available for those seeking a more family-oriented activity. Also, programs include educational activities such as a trout and aquatic life aquarium, an otter life exhibition, and much more. Festival Highlights: The highlight of Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is of course the jjokbae raft contest. The participants really make the contest more enjoyable with their unique costumes and creative boat-designs shown off during the water parade. To make the contest more fun, all participants prepare an item to reflect each year’s theme.  

Jirisan Namwon Baraebong Snowflake Festival will be held for around 50 days in the area of Herb Valley and Baraebong Peak in Unbong-eup, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do. Unbong Herb Valley boasts spectacular snow-covered fields due to its high altitude that keeps the snow from melting. Organized by Unbong Aehyanghoe and Unbong-eup, the festival features a variety of winter activities including ice and snow sledding, snowman making, snowball fights and a kite-flying contest. Visitors can also have some baked sweet potatoes while taking a break from the activities.

Dongdaemun Spring Blossom Festival will take place near the area of Jungrangcheon Stream No. 1 Sports Park and Janga Cherry Blossom Road.

Historical Gyeongju will hold the 2019 Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival from April 3 - 7 around Cheomseongdae Observatory and Donbu Historic Site Area.  Visitors to Gyeongju will be able to enjoy a festival that combines cherry blossoms with art and culture.   

The Jeongdongjin area became famous after the filming of the wildly popular drama, ‘Sandglass.’ The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and tickets for the special, ‘Sunrise Train’ to Jeongdongjin usually see out months before the festival. Scenic pine trees, the emerald-blue sea, majestic cliffs, a tranquil coast, and rustic railways make Jeongdongjin one of the top tourist destinations in Korea.

Celebrated since 1987, Insa-dong Korean Art and Culture Festival is a real feast of Korean culture and art. Held April or May every year in Insa-dong, the repository of Korea’s traditional culture, this festival features an international folk festival, parade, and singing contest. Street events include ceramic art demonstrations, portrait drawings by street artists, and making traditional rice cakes.

Started in 2005, Nami Island International Children's Book Festival focuses on children's illustration books. With a variety of events and activities to enjoy, this culture festival brings families together in a fun fairy tale-like setting.

European Christmas Market aims to exchange and promote cultural values with international visitors and local residents by celebrating Christmas according to its area of origin, Europe. Visitors can experience European Christmas through food, music, performances, and other enjoyable events.

The Jeju Udo Seashell Festival is held every year in mid April in conjunction with the Jeju Canola Flower Festival. Visitors can enjoy Jeju’s fresh seashells and beautiful yellow canola flowers by attending both festivals held the same weekend on Jeju-do Island.